Revolutions
Episodes
10.53- The Balkans
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Confused by how events Balkans could spark a world war? Good news, you're not alone. All the Great Powers of Europe are right there with you. Sponsor:...
10.52- What You Already Know About The Origins of WWI
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You already know a lot actually! sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Supplemental: The Streets of Paris
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Au revoir Paris.
10.51- Our Friend
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A rapist protected by powerful friends? Who has ever heard of such a thing? Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
10.50- The Holy Man
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why be an illiterate Siberian peasant when you can be a sought after curiosity in St. Petersburg. sponsor: awaytravel.com/revolutions
10.49- The Tsarevich
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wherein the gods hate me, but they hated Alexei Romanov even more... Sponsor: HelloFresh/Revolutions12
10.48- The Death of Reform
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stolypin's reforms died. Then Stolypin died.
10.47- The Duma of Lords and Lackeys
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After re-writing election laws to ensure a Duma he could work with, Prime Minister Stolypin finally had a Duma he could work with. Sponsor: harrys.com...
10.46- The Permanent Revolution
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why have two revolutions when you can have one big long revolution? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
10.45- The Disunity Congresses
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Unity Congress more like DISunity Congress, amirite? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions.
10.44- Bolshevik Bank Heist
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who expropriates the expropriators? sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
10.43- The Coup of 1907
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wherein we ask the ask the eternal question: Was it really a coup? Sponsor: HelloFresh
10.42- The Stolypin Reforms
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate his new reform program, Prime Minster Stolypin handed out commemorative neckties. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
10.41- The Duma of National Anger
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They didn't get dubbed "The Duma of National Anger" because they were quiescent and complacent. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
10.40- Relaunch and Recap
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last time on the Revolutions Podcast...
What Happened
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wherein I explain what the heck happened to me.
10.39- The End of Part I
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe if Nicholas hadn't been so set on rejecting the verdict of 1905, there wouldn't be a Part II to look forward to.
10.38- The Days of Freedom
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Days of Freedom could be numbered in days.
10.37- The General Strike
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That time everyone stayed home from work. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions.
10.36- The Bulygin Constitution
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you think you're out in the front of the pack, but really you're being lapped. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
10.35- Sinking Ships
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you pray for a miracle and all God sends is a metaphor. Voyage of the Damned Video Battle of Tsushima Video
10.34- The Wave of Protest
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bloody Sunday triggered the largest popular protests the Russian Empire had ever seen. sponsor: away.com/revolutions20
10.33- Bloody Sunday
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When people are crying out for help, maybe don't murder them in the streets. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
10.32- The Union of Liberation
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Russian Revolution of 1905 actually began in 1904. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
10.31- A Big Mistake
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you think victory will be easy, defeat will be catastrophic...and then you start to lose?
10.30- The SRs
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you can't decide whether to cultivate the revolutionary potential of the peasants or assassinate government officials, the SRs say: why not both?
10.29- Bolsheviks and Mensheviks
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you have a majority, flaunt it.
10.28- The Spark
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To build a fire one first needs a spark.
Revolutions Podcast Update- The End Is Nigh?
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is the end nigh? Not really. But it will be soon!
10.27- Coming Together Drifting Apart
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As factional disputes arose, radical Russians attempt to forge larger alliances. sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
10.26- The Far East
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1890s Russia expanded its influence in the far east, which put them on a collision course with Japan. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
10.25- Senseless Dreams
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Someone was having senseless dreams alright.
10.24- The Union of Struggle for The Emancipation of the Working Class
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Relationship Status: Lenin, Plekhanov, and Martov are all on the same side. This won't always be the case. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
10.23- On Agitation
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why propagandize when you can agitate? Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
10.22- Vladimir and Nadya
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The great Marxist meet cute. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
10.21- The Socialist Revolutionaries
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Narodism didn't die after 1881. It just went into hibernation. sponsor: awaytravel.com/revolutions20
10.20- The Liberal Tradition (Such As It Is)
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If it's not radical and it's not reactionary, it must be liberal. sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions.
10.19- Nicky and Alix
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Nicky met Alix... Link to the Pax Britannica Interview Link to the Eastern Border Interview Sponsor: audible.com/revolutuions
10.18- The Witte System
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If your nascent bourgeoisie isn't big enough or rich enough to industrialize your Empire, just call Sergei Witte. He'll know what to do.
10.17- The Emancipation of Labor Group
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone know Marxism isn't applicable to Russia. What my theory presupposes is...what if it did? sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
10.16- The Russian Colony
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time to start mixing the baking soda and vinegar.
10.15- The Tsar Must Die
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kids today have no respect. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
10.14- The Tsar Liberator
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After the disaster of the Crimean War, it was time for an era of Great Reform. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
10.13- Orthodoxy, Autocracy, Nationality
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Really missed a chance to call this episode "The Three Pillars of Russian Absolutism. Come hang out with us at soundeducation.fm
10.12- The Decembrists
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In December 1825, the Decembrists became the Decembrists. Sponsor: casper.com
10.11- War and Peace
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it's nothing less than The Divine Savior vs. The Antichrist
10.10- The Russian Empire
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Peter the Great and Catherine the Great made the Russian Empire great.
10.9- The Third Rome
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two Romes have fallen. The third stands. And there will be no fourth. No one shall replace your Christian Tsardom!
10.8- The Red And The Black
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 1872, the First International fractured into rival camps led by Marx and Bakunin.
10.7- The Paris Commune Revisited--Corrected Audio
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An earlier version of this episode had terrible metronome clicking. The file has been replaced, but if you're podcast app won't download the corrected...
10.7- Paris Commune Revisited
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wherein we revisit the Paris Commune.
10.6- True Liberty, True Equality, and True Fraternity
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All Mikhail Bakunin wanted was a world without bosses. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
10.5- The Adventures of Mikhail Bakunin
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mikhail Bakunin circumnavigated the globe and came back convinced that coercive authority was the pits. Direct Link: 10.5- The Adventures of Mikhail...
10.4- Historical Materialism
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles? Come see us: Intelligent Speech Conference
10.3- The Three Pillars of Marxism.
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
According to Lenin, Karl Marx was, "the genius who continued and consummated the three main ideological currents of the 19th century, as represented ...
10.2- The Adventures of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels dreamed of revolution. But what happens when the revolution comes and then goes? Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions Recom...
10.1- The International Working Men's Association
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 1864, a group of working men formed an international association called The International Working Men's Association.
Revolutions Podcast Update
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Revolutions Podcast Update. Intelligent Speech Sound Education See ya in a week!
9.27- The Institutional Revolution
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The winds have now swept Mexico. To what end? I'll be in Copenhagen: CPH:DOX March 26
9.26- The Last Caudillo
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to bring the Mexican Revolution to a close Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
9.25- Loyalty and Betrayal
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 1918 and 1919, it was hard to tell whether the Mexican Revolution was heating up or cooling down. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
9.24- Swinging From A Tree
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 1917, Villa said he would fight on until Carranza was swinging from a tree. Sponsor: https://molekule.com/
9.23- The Constitution of 1917
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 1917 Mexico got a new constitution. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions.
9.22- The Punitive Expedition
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In March 1916, the United States invaded Mexico. Again. Dome and Bedlam: Ep. 27 Mike Duncan Unscripted Baseball Content Sponsor Link: away.com/revo...
9.21- Death To The Gringos
27 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In November, 1915 Pancho Villa declared death to the gringos. Sponsor link: audible.com/revolutions
9.20- The Guns of Veracruz
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wherein Pancho Villa is infected with a fatal case of hubris. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
9.19- The Conventionists
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In October 1914 the Aguascalientes Convention met to decide the future of Mexico. Sponsor: Care/Of
9.18- The Fall of Huerta
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 1914, the armies of Obregón, Villa, and Zapata drove Huerta into exile.
9.17- The Occupation of Veracruz
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In April 1914 the United States invaded Mexico. Get 30% off The Storm Before the Storm: Use 30ROME at Checkout Sponsor Link: audible.com/revolution...
9.16- The Legend of Pancho Villa
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Was Pancho Villa an Avenging Angel, Robin Hood, or King of the Bandits? Yes.
9.15- The Constitutionalists
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let us begin Phase II of the Mexican Revolution... Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
9.14- The Ten Tragic Days
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Actually it was more like 13, but who's counting.
9.13- The Plan of Ayala
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After becoming President, Madero decided to alienate his old friends.
9.12- No Peace
04 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After being elected President of Mexico, Francisco Madero enjoyed no peace.
9.11- Not Quite President Madero
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 1911, Francisco Madero was not quite President. And that was a bit of a problem. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
9.10- Chickens Coming Home To Roost
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How Porfirian politics helped destroy the Porfiriato
SBTS Epilogue- The Failure of the Sullan Constitution
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sulla died believing he had saved the Roman Republic. Boy was he ever wrong. Can you do any better? Can You Save The Roman Republic? Check out the b...
9.09- The Tiger
14 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the spring of 1911, Francisco Madero unleashed the tiger. Let's see if he can control it. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republ...
9.08- The Plan of San Luis
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Francisco Madero had a plan, but it didn't really work. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- ...
9.07- Morelos
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Morelos. I'd like to introduce you to your host, Emiliano Zapata. Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/revolutions60 Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- ...
9.06- The Presidential Succession of 1910
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After Porfirio Diaz said he welcomed a democratic opposition, many foolishly took him at his word. Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s...
9.05- The Creelman Interview
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Just as Mexico was being kicked around by an economic crisis, Porfirio Diaz dropped a political bombshell. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
9.04- The Porfiriato
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico for so long they named a whole section of Mexican history after him. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
9.03- Mexico
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the years after independence, Mexico was a bit unstable. Sponsor: Audible.com/revolutions.
9.02- The Cry of Dolores
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In 1810, Father Hidalgo let forth the Cry of Dolores.
9.01- New Spain
12 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Just by way of refresher, since I know everyone took such good notes during episode 5.1 and 5.2 sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
8.8- The Bloody Week
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week. Sponsor link: Audible.com/revolutions
8.7- Year 79
17 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
🎶Tonight I'm gonna party like it's the year seventy-nine 🎶
8.6- The Commune
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant.
8.5- The Cannons
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On March 18, 1871 the government of Adolphe Thiers attempted to seize control of the National Guard's cannons. It didn't go well. Fundraiser! rev...
8.4- The Siege of Paris
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You know you're rich when you can afford to eat rats. Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
8.3- The Government of National Defence
20 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In September 1870, everyone in Paris prepared for a siege. Some of them also prepared for revolution. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
8.2- The Franco-Prussian War
13 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Napoleon III hoped a war with Prussia would save his Empire. Instead it destroyed his Empire. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Hardball Ti...
8.1- The Second French Empire
06 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
First as tragedy, then as farce. Fundraiser: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
2018 Revolutions Fundraiser Announcment
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Phone Lines Now Open! Link: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
7.33- What the Heck Just Happened
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let's figure out what the heck happened in 1848 revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com audible.com/revolutions
7.32- The Bitter End
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The bitter end of the Revolutions of 1848 arrived in the summer of 1849. Visit Audible! audible.com/revolutions Recs: The Storm Before the Storm (duh...
7.31- The Assembly of the Damned
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As the walls close in on the Revolutions of 1848, the final loose ends will be ground up by millstones, but still stamp the future with fertile soil t...
7.30- The Crown From the Gutter
11 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wherein the King of Prussia is offered a dog's collar.
7.29- The New Emperor
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Dec 1848, the Austrian Empire got a new Emperor.